Mexico midfielder Luis Chávez tore his proper anterior cruciate ligament whereas coaching forward of the Gold Cup quarterfinal match towards Saudi Arabia and can now depart camp to obtain medical therapy.
The participant left Wednesday’s session early after struggling an damage, earlier than additional scanning confirmed a ruptured ACL.
“The Mexican nationwide workforce informs that Luis Chavez left coaching yesterday because of a proper knee damage. In the present day, the participant underwent an MRI, which confirmed a torn proper anterior cruciate ligament. We want Chavez a speedy and profitable restoration,” mentioned the Mexican Soccer Federation in a press launch.
Chavez performed an energetic function within the Gold Cup group stage for Mexico, beginning towards Costa Rica and approaching as a second-half substitute versus Suriname. Head coach Javier Aguirre will now rely on Marcel Ruiz, Erik Lira and Carlos Rodríguez to construct a partnership with key midfielder Edson Álvarez shifting ahead.
Mexico didn’t give any timeline for Chavez’s restoration. He presently performs for Russian Premier League membership Dinamo Moscow, however shall be sidelined for a major period of time given the common rehabilitation interval of six to 9 months for an ACL damage, based on the Cleveland Clinic.
Mexico certified to the knockout stage of the Gold Cup after rising from Group A in first place with seven factors.